Wharfedale Vista 200 Soundbar

Wharfedale Vista 200 stereo soundbar is an ideal and affordable solution to low-quality TV sound, delivering a major sonic upgrade despite its low-profile design and modest price tag. 90cm in length and just 6.2cm high, its long and slender form sits unobtrusively beneath the screen without spoiling even the most stylish TV aesthetic.

Sleek & Powerful

Powerful but with a low profile, this Bluetooth-equipped TV soundbar is sleek and slender yet packs a terrific sonic punch. It is well known that as TVs have grown ever thinner, sound quality from their built-in speakers has suffered as a result. The simplest and least costly remedy to the thin, harsh sound that commits such injustice to the stunning picture quality of contemporary tellies is to add a soundbar; choose a good one and you will enjoy richer, clearer, more powerful sound to greatly enhance the viewing experience.

Construction

Whether placed on a TV stand or mounted on a wall using the supplied bracket, its smart, gloss-black finish always looks the part. Nestling behind the metal speaker grille is a pair of high-quality dynamic driver assemblies, positioned at either end of the soundbar's length to ensure spacious stereo sound and augmented by two reflex ports to aid bass response. These drivers are powered by twin 30W stereo amplification, producing a sound that is crisply detailed yet tonally rich – a powerful, highly intelligible delivery that ensures voices are clear, sound effects are impactful and music is full-bodied and engaging.

Compatibility

In addition, three equaliser settings labelled 'Movie, Music and News' provide a degree of sonic tailoring to suit whatever the user is watching or listening to. Connecting the Vista 200 to a TV is simple. There are three digital inputs: HDMI (ARC), optical and coaxial. There is also a 3.5mm analogue input, which means you can connect a TV (or an audio device) via an RCA or headphone output. The Vista 200 also has Bluetooth built-in, enabling users to pair devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops and benefit from the soundbar's rich, room-filling sound when streaming music or watching video content.

Convenience

If your TV supports Bluetooth you can connect it to the soundbar wirelessly rather than using a cable, if you so desire. The Vista 200 comes supplied with its own remote control which covers all functions. For added convenience, those connecting the TV via HDMI (ARC) can use their TV's remote control to adjust volume (assuming the TV is HMDI-CEC compliant). When connected in this way, the soundbar also powers up or down automatically when the TV is switched on or off. Whether you're watching a movie or listening to music enjoying your favourite TV drama or playing an exhilarating video game, Wharfedale's Vista 200 Soundbar greatly enhances the experience in comparison to your TV's built-in speakers.